Industrial Revolution Roles of Women and Children

Women and Children Industrial Revolution <Tab/>For many English families in the 1800's, the main source of income was home business, or the cottage industry, in which people produced goods in their homes. Few products could be manufactured by this industry, and as a result, powerful, mass-producing machines were developed to assist in the need for faster production rates. These often massive machines could not be placed in homes, leading to …

…amp;gt;As a result of the Industrial Revolution, women gained new rights and were seen as equals in the household. Education, which was sparked by the need for skilled laborers, gave the people a better chance at success, and provided new types of opportunities. The easy access to once-rare goods made life easier and more comfortable for English people. The lives of the people were improved because of the effects of the Industrial Revolution.